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Aloria is brimming with a plethora of races scattered all about the lands and seas alike. Alorian races are all incredibly diverse and individually unique, spanning from the prosperous Humans and their excellent ability to expand | Aloria is brimming with a plethora of races scattered all about the lands and seas alike. Alorian races are all incredibly diverse and individually unique, spanning from the prosperous Humans and their excellent ability to expand to the Maraya, whose strong culture and ancient heritage has only recently begun to become more apparent to the world. What makes a race different from any other beast is primarily its sentience; a race has the ability to think, communicate, and is able to be aware of itself, while a beast cannot always do that. Races are playable on MassiveCraft while beasts are typically not, and when referenced, race names are capitalized and beast names are left lowercase. For example, a troll is a beast, while an Orc is a race. | ||
==Human== | ==Human== | ||
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|title = [[ | |title = [[Sihai]] | ||
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|caption = Small ships sailed between towns, propelled by breezes cast from tired mages. | |caption = Small ships sailed between towns, propelled by breezes cast from tired mages. | ||
|text = Quiet and elusive, the | |text = Quiet and elusive, the Sihai are no new people to the world of Aloria. These mysterious easterners are able to shift their form based on the position of the lunar cycle, rich in their own history and legends, dozens of centuries old. The Sihai Empire in the far west hides many secrets, the Sihai having all the means to unlock them, yet keep them hidden away from the world also. Seeking both isolation and contact with the outside world, entrepreneurs and explorers alike sail to the west, bringing exotic goods and tales to the eager mouths and ears of the Regalians, making a home far away from home, and bringing the wealth of the exotic cultures of their homeland to the west, enriching the whole world around them, and themselves in the process. | ||
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|title = [[Qadir]] | |title = [[Qadir]] | ||
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|caption = The gentle ticking of the Almuttaq divines the path to Esrah Alwattah in earnest. | |caption = The gentle ticking of the Almuttaq divines the path to Esrah Alwattah in earnest. | ||
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|title = [[Songaskia]] | |title = [[Songaskia]] | ||
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|caption = | |caption = The last hope of a long-dead power | ||
|text = In the far-off distant sands of Farah’deen stand the towering pearl cities of the Songaskian Masaya, home to the heirs of the Elders and the Great Old Ones. The Songaskian Empire spans the massive continent of Farah'deen and stands as one of the foremost threats to Regalian supremacy, equalled only by the Kathar Dread Empire. The Songaskians, who sport a turbulent and relatively recent history, do not have a very distinct mark on the world, but it would be foolish to not acknowledge their hand in nearly every modern event. The last remaining remnants of the Dragons, the Songaskians have proclaimed themselves the inheritors of the crown of the world, a title once held only by the majestic winged creatures that roamed the skies and lorded over the mortal races. Poised to strike from the great pearl cities built by their Sariyd forerunners, the Songaskians spread their proverbial wings across the oceans, gathering resources and manpower to achieve their own goals of world domination. Others yet continue to follow in the footsteps of their Draconian ancestors, living lives of study, self-exploration, and development to become the worthy descendants the Dragons wished them to be. | |||
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|caption = With a single kick, the horse was spurred with a cry as the arrows flew overhead | |caption = With a single kick, the horse was spurred with a cry as the arrows flew overhead | ||
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To many, the Avanthar are the wild horse masters of the plains of [[Daendroc]] and the open fields stretching into [[Lusits]]. While originally being an [[Elven]] race, the Avanthar have since their first interbreeding changed far away from their Elven lineage due to their belief that the Elven race was physically inferior to the Ailor (and other races for that matter), and that they should absorb the strengths of other races. In many ways, the Avanthar have become a half-breed race, but they have developed their own unique features that set them apart from other Half-Elves. Their culture is also a far cry from the old Elven high standard of living, having reverted to being pasture nomads, but isn’t nearly as barbaric as it is often implied by ignorant [[ | To many, the Avanthar are the wild horse masters of the plains of [[Daendroc]] and the open fields stretching into [[Lusits]]. While originally being an [[Elven]] race, the Avanthar have since their first interbreeding changed far away from their Elven lineage due to their belief that the Elven race was physically inferior to the Ailor (and other races for that matter), and that they should absorb the strengths of other races. In many ways, the Avanthar have become a half-breed race, but they have developed their own unique features that set them apart from other Half-Elves. Their culture is also a far cry from the old Elven high standard of living, having reverted to being pasture nomads, but isn’t nearly as barbaric as it is often implied by ignorant [[Daendroque]] settlers. Avanthar engage in an aggressive guerrilla-style warfare employed against primarily [[Orcs]], while taking the unofficial mantle of the protectors of the plains, and all that live within. Skillful with a bow and large in number, the Avanthar are primarily a war-like race that continue the fight against the Orcs. Even three centuries after the last semblance of their [[Elven_Empire|Empire]] collapsed, the Avanthar steele on in the hopes of one day cleansing their lands of the green menace and taking up a leading role in what they call the Nelfellim, the resurgence of their Empire. | ||
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|caption = A gentle wind blows at the windmill, the only movement on a quiet plain. | |caption = A gentle wind blows at the windmill, the only movement on a quiet plain. | ||
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Cielothar as a name refers to the more agrarian Elves who are also commonly called the Wind Elves. This nickname comes from the fact that central to all of their settlements stands a massive windmill that doubles as their main granary as well as their social gathering center. The Cielothar are often seen as the antithesis of the [[Altalar]], believing in a tranquil existence in worship and respect of the forest, in harmony with nature and the land and at peace with the wildlife of the world. The Cielothar have returned to a much simpler agrarian existence, rejecting the urban and decadent lifestyle of the Altalar Elves and all war-like behaviors associated with it. Ironically enough this always causes the Cielothar to be seen as the victim Elves, their strong adherence to pacifism making them soft targets for [[Orc]] raiders or Human bandits. The Cielothar are often seen as infantile and naive by the other Nelfin denominations, though they | Cielothar as a name refers to the more agrarian Elves who are also commonly called the Wind Elves. This nickname comes from the fact that central to all of their settlements stands a massive windmill that doubles as their main granary as well as their social gathering center. The Cielothar are often seen as the antithesis of the [[Altalar]], believing in a tranquil existence in worship and respect of the forest, in harmony with nature and the land and at peace with the wildlife of the world. The Cielothar have returned to a much simpler agrarian existence, rejecting the urban and decadent lifestyle of the Altalar Elves and all war-like behaviors associated with it. Ironically enough this always causes the Cielothar to be seen as the victim Elves, their strong adherence to pacifism making them soft targets for [[Orc]] raiders or Human bandits. The Cielothar are often seen as infantile and naive by the other Nelfin denominations, though they are exceptionally skilled when dealing with animals and taking care of their needs. | ||
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|title = [[ | |title = [[Sihndar]] | ||
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|image = drowsplash.png | |image = drowsplash.png | ||
|caption = | |caption = Their armies stood strong against the Void and Exist Incursions, whilst hunting down corruption across Aloria with extreme prejudice. | ||
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The | The [[Sihndar]] are the remnants of an ancient people known as the [[Drovv]], a now extinct race of people which had been incorporated into the [[Allorn Empire]]. The Grandening period of the [[Altalar]] history saw the rise of the [[Cult of Dronnal]], a militarily inclined cult formed by the Altalar which the Drovv people developed. In the end as the Empire fell when the [[Cataclysm]] beset them, they too fell, though a different event occurred upon [[Drowda]], this event being referred to now as the [[Wretched Tear]]. This catastrophe infected their people with the Northern Taint. Their skins turned dark purple and grayish-blue, and their hair turned white. Many of them died, poisoned by the [[Void]] and [[Exist]] energies that infected them, but those that survived would eventually form the foundation of Sihndar society. Forged by their newly acquired scars these survivors would learn to inhabit the very world twisted and warped around them. They developed the strategic belief that while they needed to remain stalwart at home and keep Drowda clean of taint, that the rest of the world also needed to be cleansed in order for the healing process to truly commence. To this day, the Sihndar roam the world, hunting what they consider vile corruptions wherever they can find it, making enemies, but also alliances, with other Races and other people wherever they go with the ultimate goal of redeeming their Race. | ||
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|image = isldarsplash.png | |image = isldarsplash.png | ||
|caption = They faded and returned before anyone could fathom what had happened. | |caption = They faded and returned before anyone could fathom what had happened. | ||
|text = An elusive and mysterious race, the [[Isldar]] prefer to remain shut off from the rest of the world, instead weaving their way into [[Ellador]]ian legends. This Nelfin subrace holds a central belief that [[Dragon]]s gave life to the world. They say the more elusive Isldar remain sheltered away, tending to the remaining [[Frost | |text = An elusive and mysterious race, the [[Isldar]] prefer to remain shut off from the rest of the world, instead weaving their way into [[Ellador]]ian legends. This Nelfin subrace holds a central belief that [[Dragon]]s gave life to the world. They say the more elusive Isldar remain sheltered away, tending to the remaining [[Frost Wyverns]] and [[Frostweaver]]. Thanks to their icy seclusion, this subrace bears very similar features, including pale, blue-tinted skin, blue eyes, and white hair. Naturally, Isldar share the typical angular features and pointed ears of other Nelfin. As the existence of most Isldar revolve around their religious beliefs, any Isldar who leave the hold are often considered traitors or heretics for violating religious beliefs. Aside from these beliefs, Isldar appreciate song and music but generally lack the intellectual decadence of other Nelfin sub-races. Many Isldar cannot read or write, speak solely Nelfin or broken Common, and are assumed dependant on magic. Other aspects of Isldar culture and beliefs still remain a mystery as the Nelfin sub-race continues to guard its society, embedded in the worship and fear of the ancient Frostweaver dragon. | ||
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==Maia== | ==Maia== | ||
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|title = [[Maraya]] | |title = [[Maraya]] | ||
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|image = Meraiaperson.png | |image = Meraiaperson.png | ||
|caption = | |caption = Exotic in color, ancient in culture, unique in body | ||
|text = | |text = The last remnants of the ancient [[Meraic Civilization]] and survivors of the [[Void Invasion]], the Maraya, otherwise known as the Sleepers, are the oldest still-living race in [[Aloria]]. When faced with imminent extinction, the greatest minds and mages of the their world-spanning Empire came together and constructed the [[Tohn Valeer]]; massive underground stasis vaults intended to preserve their species in an centuries-long slumber. Their slumber could only last so long, however. At the end of the Void Invasion that had pressed them into their vaults, [[Magic]] was drained from the world, an event unforeseen by the Meraic. With each passing century, extinction loomed ever closer to the sleeping race, with Tohn Valeer vaults worldwide failing without the Magic used to sustain them. While some vaults became the final grave of their inhabitants, others managed to preserve the lives of their inhabitants, and others still were subject to magical corruption, altering the biology of the Maraya within. Eventually, with the destruction brought by the Cataclysm and the [[Wildering]] in the [[Allorn Empire]], the vault seals were broken and exposed, and the sudden burst of Magic preceding these events re-activated the magic of the vaults, awakening those inside. Wrought by memory loss and the effects of long term hibernation, the Maraya that emerged into a world that was alien and hostile to them. Guided by their [[Tohn Sona]] (holy scriptures of the past), they set out in the world to try and reclaim some of their lost glory. In immediate opposition to the [[Allar]] and [[Slizzar]], the Maraya continue to struggle in a world where they increasingly come to realize that their past is long behind them, and that they have to adapt to survive in a world that is too full of other Races all fighting for dominion. | ||
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Revision as of 20:11, 11 February 2020
Aloria is brimming with a plethora of races scattered all about the lands and seas alike. Alorian races are all incredibly diverse and individually unique, spanning from the prosperous Humans and their excellent ability to expand to the Maraya, whose strong culture and ancient heritage has only recently begun to become more apparent to the world. What makes a race different from any other beast is primarily its sentience; a race has the ability to think, communicate, and is able to be aware of itself, while a beast cannot always do that. Races are playable on MassiveCraft while beasts are typically not, and when referenced, race names are capitalized and beast names are left lowercase. For example, a troll is a beast, while an Orc is a race.
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